Carruth Cellars

I wish I had photos. I used to order a cheese board for pickup in the afternoon and walk over to…read morethe park nearby and enjoy the sunshine and eat delicious cheese. Their charcuterie boxes are phenomenal- so well thought out, and everything was always delicious with lots of little add ins like pickles, nuts, flowers, dried fruits, jams, etc. They were very responsive and attentive to dietary preferences. 11/10 love love love I think about them all the time.

Venissimo is a niche micro shop that offers a nice variety of various cheese globally. It's just…read morestanding room to browse and order. There's usually parking in the lot behind the shop. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's french cheeses with truffles and creamy Italian cheese and lots of other stuff to create your own charcuterie board. If you love cheese, you'll like a visit at Venissimo. Recommend

Vlaskas from Holland won gold awards and is best tasting Gouda, so I purchased it, only the best for my palate

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Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8(708 reviews)

2.9 mi•Little Italy

I had some high school friends in town and after we were done with dinner, Stevo wanted "prosecco…read moreand dessert." I figured we go to Extraordinary, but then I thought why not have prosecco at Vinarius. The owner was out in front and I asked if Paola was working and he pointed inside...and she was! We didn't have a reservation, but they gave us a table in front. Paola was really happy to see me and I her since it has been a long time. We all decided to order one of each of the desserts. It's been a while since I've been this decadent...who am I kidding...all I need are friends who are willing...LOL! Everything was so good! The prosecco, the desserts, the company, and of course Paola! She is such a gem! The whole staff is great! Looking forward to coming back for dinner! I love this small intimate space! Grazie Paola and Vinarius!

We stopped by as we wanted a place that served wine and small bites…read more They have a great area for outdoor seating and the inside is cozy. They do offer outdoor heating lamps. The wine was delicious. Staff super friendly and accommodating. Great place for a date night or mid week catch up!

What a beautiful wall!

From our outside seating!

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Great pour! Happy hour here we come!!

Venissimo Cheese - North Park

4.5(98 reviews)

4.9 mi•North Park

A bit smaller than the Venissimo store on Washington St., but no less interesting and useful, this…read moreshop offers a range of cheeses that will make you a better host, or cook, or cheese snob, or binge cheese eater, wherever your interests might lie. But parking for this Venissimo is effed up since some genius replaced the few available spaces with picnic tables. Not sure how to deal with that, other than to park a few blocks away and Uber to the store, or simply drive over to Mission Hills for the more considerate, more convenient version of this shop.

The cheese here is exquisit! It has been around for a long…read moretime. Ambience comfortable. 5 stars

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Assenti's Pasta

4.7(252 reviews)

2.6 mi•Little Italy

Dropped my this little Italian grocery store while visiting Little Italy! They have an amazing…read morevariety of fresh pastas and dry pastas. Found some bucatini pasta and had to grab it. I talked to the owner and he told me they supply many of the Italian restaurants with their fresh pasta. I'm definitely coming back.

Assenti's has it figured out…read more They're an interesting place for tourists to visit; a cute shop for creative daters; and a source of excellent homemade pastas, cold cuts, sausages and other Italian delicacies. To be honest, it's been since before COVID since I shopped at Assenti's, because I buy most of my supplies online, and I make my own pasta, but if those things weren't true, I'd definitely be a regular customer of the friendly, well-stocked shop. Stop in, and buy what you're missing!

Inside

Italian seasonings, oils, groceries

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Dry pasta

Murray's Cheese Shop

4.0(6 reviews)

3.5 mi•Hillcrest

As indicated from another review, Murray's Cheese Shop is located in Ralph's. However, this is the…read moreplace for cheese lovers. Great service and knowledgeable shopkeepers will help you to navigate the various types of cheeses available. The cheeses are grouped together. My favorite is the Gouda type cheese called "Ewephoria" . These best cheese I've ever had. Creamy, sweet, flavorful and delicious!!! The cheese comes wrapped in small pieces so you can certainly try a few or perfect for when you are putting together a charcuterie board for a gathering.

Huge selection of cheese but it is a stand inside Ralph's and not it's own shop. Therefore no…read moreopportunity for samples or discussion when we stopped in.

Inside Ralphs Hillcrest

I was a regular at their West Village location in NYC. They know cheese.

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Conveniently located inside of Ralph's in Hillcrest

J & Tony's Discount Cured Meats And Negroni Warehouse

4.5(123 reviews)

3.8 mi•East Village

A friend and I went early Monday morning and it was very quiet and pleasant. The interior is out of…read morethis world and there's so many cool things to see. The service was quick and easy, and they were very helpful in helping me pick out what drink to have. We ordered the poached eggs and Greek yogurt, breakfast tacos, and mochanut latte. Everything was delicious. Will def be going back!

This is one unique spot and absolutely worth visiting. Came here with a group (which I'd recommend…read moreto try more things) but heads up that there aren't large tables so you'll need to move things around if you're more than 3-4 people. The vibe is wild there- from creepy McDonalds figures to a diner-like bar and decor, it'll feel like no other restaurant or bar you've been to. I had enough sodium for the rest of my week, but man was everything tasty. The Prosciutto Sandwich was so tasty and loaded up with prosciutto. The meatballs were flavorful (and the sauce was great for dipping my sandwich!). The drinks were super cool. I got the freak nasty and it might've been one of the best drinks I've had in a while. Think a cross between a Gin & Tonic and an Italian sandwich. And the pickle beer was very pickle forward! The waitress was very friendly and was able to speak to all the drinks. I'd definitely come here again... just maybe not too frequently given the high sodium levels haha.

J & Tony's Discount Cured Meats And Negroni Warehouse

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The frank nasty

Le Charcuterie Bar

4.5(45 reviews)

3.9 mi•East Village

This is the perfect place to meet a friend or coworker, date night or even for tourists visiting…read moreSan Diego and want to drink wine @ a place with a chill vibe. I come here w/ my husband and also by myself as it's very calm and comforting. Chad & Marlene are the two main staff and they are amazing! Chad helps you find the perfect wine (Le Charcuterie also serves several local craft beers.). I love that the wine selection comes from smaller, less known wineries. And they serve a wide range of price points, affordable to more expensive bottles. Marlene creates the charcuterie boards. She's like an artist's with a canvas. The boards have meets, cheeses and accoutrements that you can't find at the local big brand store. I try to come to Le Charcuterie every time I'm in San Diego.

Love coming to this wine bar. The staff is very fun, friendly and welcoming. The wine selection is…read moredecent, the cheese selection is great, it's small enough where it feels cozy, the music selection is usually very nice and the ambiance is superb. Also, my dog is very much loved here by the staff.

Event charcuterie board

Two mini boards combined for happy hour ($16 total)

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Mini Board and flatbread

Monzu Fresh Pasta

4.7(1.1k reviews)

3.9 mi•East Village

Amazing food and service. Great vegetarian options!…read moreWent around dinner time on a Saturday and got lucky with being seated right away; however, I'd recommend reservations beforehand.

The husband and I were walking around downtown looking for dinner and everything seemed too packed,…read moretoo loud, too fratty, for what we were in the mood for and just when we had given up hope, we stumbled onto a quiet street, and saw a cute little restaurant that makes fresh pasta. Fortunately for us, there was plenty of room and no wait. Something told us we were in for a treat. We ordered the wild boar, amatriciana, meatball appetizer and the tiramisu. Everything was spectacular! Definitely coming back when we're in town next!

Golosa Salad

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Strawberry & Almond Burrata

Melting Pot

4.1(1.3k reviews)

3.5 mi•Gaslamp

(As said on google)…read more First time ever! Shaunna, the Hospitality Manager she served our party of 4 on 04/15/26. This was after our visit to Sea World. She answered all our questions and gave us recommendations. We did the four-course meal. (spanish artichoke as the cheese, caesar and strawberry almond salad, coco-vigne as our cooking style, did the steak lovers, and we did lastly the dark and dulce for chocolate.) Everything was delicious. Shaunna was amazing. She was helpful. She definitely served us and gave us an experience we will never forget. For sure out of 10, it is a 10. We would love to come back. We were full but we are happy to leave happy and full thanks to the Melting Pot Staff and especially Shaunna. Thank you! And definitely look out for Shaunna, she is AMAZING!!!! Ambiance is amazing. Pretty chill! Mood lighting. And also this skyscraper use to be a bank (fun fact).

My friend and I tried this restaurant last night in San Diego…read more It was such a pleasant experience The restaurant is off of fifth ave in downtown San Diego It has a beautiful atmosphere The building is an old structure with amazing looking ceilings We were placed at a cute and cozy corner boot The lighting was very relaxing Our server senior Silvio from Spain was so kind and attentive The restaurant manger was very welcoming and friendly Our other server was also very polite and helpful The three course meal Was delicious and tasty We don't even know how the time passed as we were so busy enjoying our food and our conversation I definitely will recommend this beautiful restaurant for any occasion To